the Battle of the Trasimene

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Roman military reforms
boosted Carthaginian morale
gptkbp:carthaginian_casualties relatively low
gptkbp:carthaginian_forces approximately 50,000 soldiers
gptkbp:carthaginian_leadership effective under Hannibal
gptkbp:carthaginian_morale high after the victory
gptkbp:carthaginian_reputation enhanced in the Mediterranean
gptkbp:carthaginian_strategy exploiting Roman weaknesses
gptkbp:carthaginian_tactics deception and ambush
ambush and encirclement
gptkbp:carthaginian_victory boosted their campaign in Italy
gptkbp:casualties approximately 15,000 Roman soldiers
approximately 1,500 Carthaginian soldiers
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Carthaginian_army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Hannibal
gptkb:Gaius_Flaminius
gptkbp:date 217 BC
gptkbp:flaminius's_decision marching without adequate reconnaissance
gptkbp:flaminius's_decision_making criticized by historians
gptkbp:flaminius's_fate killed in battle
gptkbp:flaminius's_legacy controversial leadership
a cautionary tale in military history
gptkbp:flaminius's_mistake underestimating Hannibal's capabilities
gptkbp:hannibal's_allies gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:hannibal's_approach strategic surprise
gptkbp:hannibal's_influence inspired future military leaders
gptkbp:hannibal's_legacy military genius
taught in military academies
gptkbp:hannibal's_pursuit continued against Roman forces
gptkbp:hannibal's_strategy encirclement of Roman forces
gptkbp:hannibal's_tactics use of local geography
gptkbp:historical_impact increased fear of Hannibal in Rome
gptkbp:historical_significance demonstrated the effectiveness of Hannibal's tactics
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Battle of the Trasimene
gptkbp:location Lake Trasimene, Italy
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Second_Punic_War
gptkbp:result Carthaginian victory
gptkbp:roman_casualties significant loss of life
gptkbp:roman_leadership questioned after the battle
gptkbp:roman_morale low after the defeat
gptkbp:roman_reputation diminished after the defeat
gptkbp:roman_response increased military vigilance
gptkbp:significance one of the largest ambushes in military history
gptkbp:strategic_importance disruption of Roman supply lines
gptkbp:strategy approximately 30,000 soldiers
open field engagement
linear formations
relying on traditional formations
gptkbp:tactics_used surprise attack
gptkbp:terrain hilly and wooded area
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Agrippa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5